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Destinations
36 Hours in Las Vegas: Things to Do and See
Despite some bad publicity about its dwindling tourists, Las Vegas keeps reinventing and reinvesting in itself. Formula 1 became a new annual tradition in 2023, and now draws more than 300,000 racing fans each November. Looking ahead, a close-to $2 billion baseball stadium is on…
— New York Times
24 Hours in Veliko Tarnovo, the ‘City of Tsars’ and Bulgaria’s Cultural Capital
The Yantra River curls tightly around Veliko Tarnovo, sculpting its meandering, leafy gorge lined with terracotta-roofed houses. Strategically positioned between the Balkan Mountains and the Danubian Plain, this city rose from a crossroads to become the centre of political and…
— National Geographic
Shelter-in-Place Orders Lifted Across Mexico as Jalisco Flights Resume
Flight schedules and other tourist operations have returned to normal across Mexico, after travel chaos erupted in some of the country's most popular tourist areas earlier this week. For the past several days, air travel and ground transportation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds
Each spring, Japan sees an increase in travel to the country. And rightfully so: Spring is when Japan’s cherry trees, dormant through winter, burst into a dreamy canopy of soft pink and white blooms before the delicate petals flutter to the ground like confetti after a few weeks. As…
— Afar
Formula 1’s 2026 Season Is Bringing New Teams, New Rules, a New Track—and a Bigger Disney Collaboration
This Formula 1 season is gearing up to be the most exciting—and magical—yet. The 2026 F1 season officially kicks off with the Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, this March 5-8. Things are already heating up as new teams and tracks join this year’s lineup, and a slate…
— Travel+Leisure
Best Places for Art in the United States, From Museums to City Streets
Art can transform communities, enhance our travels, and give us insight into a city’s personality. So, we set out to find the most remarkable art experiences across the United States: the best art museums, immersive experiences, sculpture parks, arts districts, small-town art scenes…
— 10Best
Cruise
Mega Cruise Ships Keep Selling Out, Even as Critics Raise Concerns
Amy Valderrama Amaya went big on her first cruise. The 23-year-old sailed with her boyfriend and his family on Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas in January, one of the largest cruise ships in the world. Valderrama Amaya spent a week exploring the nearly…
— USA Today
This Boutique Boat Voyage Will Radically Change Your Idea of Cruises – It Changed Mine
My parents ran holiday parks, so while other families jetted off to Spain or Greece, our summers were spent chasing two pence coins in seaside arcades and having “just one more go” on the grabbers to secure the teddy about to drop. Still, with grandparents in West Cork…
— Good Housekeeping
Transportation
Ryanair and Wizz Air Named Worst Airlines by Passengers Over ‘Confusing’ Add-on Costs
Ryanair has finished bottom of an annual ranking of airline customer satisfaction by UK consumer champion Which?. The group said it comes “as the penny drops for passengers that add-on fees mean budget carriers are no longer always the cheapest option”. In the survey of more…
— euronews
Families Frustrated With Airline Seating: ‘A 2-Year-Old Should Sit With Their Parents’
Shea Bartlett was walking to the gate at Miami International Airport to board her Delta flight earlier this month when she got an alert that she and her daughter had been upgraded to seats with more legroom. Nice, she thought. But when they tried to board, Bartlett, who works in…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Hilton’s First-Ever Tulum All-Inclusive Is the Ultimate Travel Hack for Eco-Chic Luxury on a Budget
Tulum has always been the “cool kid” of the Mexican coastline—a place of hidden cenotes, ancient ruins and expensive boutique hotels that didn’t always make for the easiest family vacation. But the script has officially flipped. With the 2022 opening of the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya…
— Parade Magazine
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort Offering 10-15% Savings Through April 5
Hawaii isn’t a cheap destination—but you can still pinch a few pennies if you look for exclusive package offers. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa just rolled out one of these savings bundles with their Paradise Awaits package. The property, located on Kā‘anapali Beach in Maui, is…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
Spring Break Travel Concerns Fueled by Recent Violence in Mexico, Rising Measles Cases in U.S.
There's safety concerns for popular spring break destinations – both international and domestic. Earlier this week a wave of violence on Mexico's west coast erupted after the cartel leader "El Mencho" was killed in Jalisco during a military operation. It forced hotels to lock down…
— CBS News
The 7 Best Wellness Retreats in the US
The art of traveling has long been tied to rejuvenation, whether it's discovering a new region or simply winding down in stunning surroundings. Alongside a rising focus on using our valuable time off to truly reset and recalibrate, interest is sharpening around both mental…
— Lonely Planet
Dog Abandoned at Airport Ticket Counter Is Adopted by Responding Officer
A fluffy goldendoodle was tied to a metal structure inside a Las Vegas airport as he watched his owner walk away from a JetBlue ticket station. The owner proceeded to her departure gate. Officers approached her and asked why she left the dog. The woman replied that the airline…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
The Reichstag Fire
Marinus van der Lubbe, a former Communist party member in Berlin, decided to strike a blow for the working man. He was most likely acting on his own. With a torch in hand, he set fire to the Reichstag Building, the…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
AmaWaterways Rolls Out Fleetwide Upgrades For The 2026 Season
 AmaWaterways is making some noticeable upgrades across its fleet this season. The line has been investing heavily in the onboard experience, with enhancements that touch everything from stateroom comforts to dining and wine.
CEO Catherine Powell says the focus is simple: continue raising the bar while staying true to what makes Ama distinct. In other words, improve the experience without losing the personality.
Guests will notice refreshed exterior paint in warmer tones, updated linens, plush robes and slippers, and new bath amenities from sustainable Dutch brand Marie-Stella-Maris. There’s also a new retail partnership with cosmetics brand Laura Geller, with products available onboard…
— Travel Research Online
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